6th unit 5 Test

Front

Why is the Equator warmest?

Back

Because it receives the most direct sunlight.

Front

What is the longest day of the year called?

Back

Summer Solstice.

Front

In summer, is the axis of the earth pointed away or toward the sun?

Back

toward.

Front

What is the Earth's axis?

Back

An imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Front

Where on Earth can you experience entire days of darkness?

Back

The poles.

Front

What is the definition of the Equator?

Back

An imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Front

What happens during the Summer Solstice?

Back

The day with the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

Front

What is the significance of the Earth's axis tilt?

Back

It causes the seasons by affecting the angle of sunlight received.

Front

What is the difference between the Summer Solstice and the Winter Solstice?

Back

Summer Solstice has the longest day, while Winter Solstice has the shortest day.

Front

What is an equinox?

Back

A time when day and night are of equal length, occurring in spring and autumn.